Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 11, 2020

As you are aware and has been reported here, South Africa has been on lockdown for COVID-19 since the 27th of March 2020. The lockdown period has now been extended from the 16th of April 2020 to the 30th of April 2020. Here is where things stand as of the 12th of April 2020 in South Africa. Crew Change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Reprter | Transport Topics June 20, 2023 Now is the time for carriers to position their operations for a long-term balanced marketplace, as declining freight volumes in the post-COVID era signal a return to more normalized demand, logistics experts said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Happy people produce 15% more than unhappy people.”

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Don't have time to read the whole article? Here's a quick summary of the main points: ANSI changed the rules on aerial lifts in 2020. MEWPs are now classified according to Group and Type. There are Group A and Group B MEWPs, as well as Types 1, 2, and 3. And they became effective in 2020. Quick Summary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Thus, it was of interest to me to hear what Pietro Valsecchi, who is an expert on operational excellence and part of the Global Process Control Technology team at Covestro, had to say on this topic. Another common image involves autonomous material handling and, perhaps, even a factory that is entirely operated remotely.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys. With nine offices located strategically in major transportation hubs across the U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys. With nine offices located strategically in major transportation hubs across the U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Related Articles. A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine fuels once the global 0.5 percent sulfur cap takes effect in 2020. percent low sulfur limit takes effect in 2020. .

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. In this article, based on a video interview with Trent, we will assume that we are looking at a large company with an extensive sourcing team. How Large Procurement Teams Operate. To conclude this article, let me ask this question: Is Procurement Part of the Supply Chain? 5) Sourcing Team Member.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And that’s what made for an excellent setting to talk about Envase’s growth since our 2020 founding into North America’s largest drayage/TMS service provider. He’s been a leader in large and small operations.”. Unclear operations, inefficiency and a lack of insight aren’t just stressful and time-consuming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. A recent article in Logistics Management examines the current challenges that companies are facing in attracting, hiring and retaining warehouse employees. A pre-COVID U.S. in 2019 – before the pandemic.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is rare that these planners, considering the capability needs that will make the ADF successful in its operations, think as to exactly how the ‘debris of an organisation’ can succeed. However, in an affliction common to Western preparations for future war, there is tendency for planners to limit their imagination to the first salvos. [2]

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3PL Insights

JULY 15, 2021

Last week’s applications count marked the lowest level for claims since March 2020, the month the pandemic hit the U.S. million in the week ended July 3, also the lowest level since March 2020. million in the week ended July 3, also the lowest level since March 2020. Read the article online: [link].

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Jayem Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

Warehouse Investments and Priorities: In one of the articles written by Clint Reiser of ARC Advisory Group on Logistics Viewpoints, warehouse technology investment priorities are higher and interesting. With Forrester Research estimating $414.0 billion in sales in 2018 at the same time E-marketer estimating $491.5 billion in 2018.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2022

Customer: Inter IKEA Group. This ongoing successful trajectory has continued even during the pandemic: For the 2020 fiscal year, IKEA Germany reported sales revenue of €5.325 billion in store-based retail. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the home furnishings group generated growth of 0.9%. Realisation Phase: From: 2019-08-08.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

For protective equipment for medical use, the manufacturer must submit the so-called CIQ papers (China inspection and quarantine) for articles of medical use. This applies to hospitals, doctors‘ surgeries and other institutions responsible for the emergency medical care of Covid-19 risk groups. This list is updated continuously.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The agent takes instruction from the principals to arrange the berthing, unberthing of the ship and its cargo/husbandry operations. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . New IMO regulations 2020. In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . How to reduce CO 2 emissions Your Operations. CO 2 emissions in the logistics sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Read the whole article here. “We These trends will continue as the 2020 holiday shopping season approaches. Locus Robotics’ industry-leading robotics fulfilment solution enables brands, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operators to easily meet higher order volumes and the increasing. billion (£7.35. billion (£5.86

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. In mid-March 2020, we were seeing historically low unemployment rates which meant that few workers wanted to operate in logistics. The industry must contend with a trend towards automation of essential operations.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. Some retailers even refer to these operatives as personal shoppers. Target Hitting the Mark With Fulfillment From Stores. Tesco (UK).

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 12, 2020

A study by market research group NPD reveals how that particular market grew in value in January by 20 percent compared to a year earlier. billion (USD) in 2020 and $164 billion by 2024. In Japan, where the food delivery market will reach an estimated $2.815bn in 2020, the non-contact method of delivery is also a growing trend.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 27, 2020

An article published on February 14, 2020, in The Wall Street Journal which quotes Lars Jensen, head of Denmark-based maritime research group Sea-Intelligence, saying: “Substantially less cargo is being moved between China and the rest of the world. The article further states that “Mr.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 22, 2020

Transport Topics Article When something catastrophic happens to the country, like the Coronavirus pandemic, poorly run businesses suffer even more, putting their employees at risk. Unemployment in the trucking world soared to new heights, with 88,000 trucking jobs lost, just in April, 2020. Some videos come with a monthly membership.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To operate in this environment, manufacturers need technology to improve speed, quality, and efficiency and streamline their processes. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. Managing supply chains has become a critical part of manufacturing since 2020.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

It seems most everyone is ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. 2020 will certainly be a footnote in all our lives. It will be one of those times where we say, “well, in 2020…”. No one could have predicted the 2020 freight market. According to the FMCSA, 2020 saw the largest drop in drivers ever.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

While most Chinese ports are operating normally, the flow of export goods has been significantly affected by roadblocks, lack of truck drivers, and closure of factories. The group is also experiencing loss of sales in China, which accounts for about 25 percent of its revenue, due to stores either being shut or operating on reduced hours.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. In 2020, 23% of all truckloads were spot shipments. With such disruptions in the cargo-industry, it is difficult to identify the manpower required for a carrier to operate effectively. The Future For Truck Operators And Their Employers.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Related Articles. DHL CEO: 5b euro operating profit ‘reachable’ by 2020. Fueled mostly by increased e-commerce, Frank Appel says the global logistics services provider is on track to reach an operating profit of U.S. FedEx Ground expands operations to six days.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

Loading and discharging operations at the ports of Shanghai, Jingtang, Lianyungang, Tianjin, Caofeidian, and Huanghua are slow due to lack of stevedores, while a shortage of licensed trucks and drivers is restricting the transport of cargo to the ports. The main CFS gateways in the US are operating normally but with reduced hours.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. China overtook the grouping of the Rest of the World countries to reach the highest number of vessels in the world in 2019. An estimated 793.26

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 16, 2020

2020 will be a year of reckoning for the world’s food systems. 2020 will be a year of reckoning for the world’s food systems. 2020 will be a year of reckoning for the world’s food systems. highly centralized and operating on a just-in-time supply basis?—?is In just months, COVID-19 shut down half the globe.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

For instance, VW Group is looking to digitalisation to improve container tracking and the Audi division’s efforts to to tag and track containers used to deliver parts to the San José Chiapa plant in Mexico is a good example. Independent research conducted for the group suggests savings of 20% or more could result, according to Wappler.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Those include a slowing of growth in 2019 and what I understood to be a mild recession in 2020, followed by a modest uptick in growth in 2021. Schenker noted that the IMF has recently revised its estimates for the global economy downward and that 81% of his clients are expecting a recession in 2020. Article Topics. All Topics.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Related Articles. Oil producer group reports in its annual outlook that it believes compliance will grow after 2020. Intelligent automation is designed to make logistics operations safer and more productive. . OPEC says shortages of IMO-compliant fuel possible. Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

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